{
  "id": 19166795,
  "title": "Toronto FC relieve Robin Fraser of head-coaching duties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/toronto-fc-relieve-robin-fraser-of-head-coaching-duties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T14:17:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/11/09/toronto-fc-robin-fraser-coach/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Toronto FC has bid farewell to their head coach Robin Fraser, who was let go after the 2026 season concluded with a disappointing 9-13-12 record and an absence from the playoffs. General manager Jason Hernandez expressed gratitude for Fraser's dedication during his tenure, stating that the team's performance and results did not align with their expectations for the roster. \"A thorough search for the club’s next head coach will begin immediately as we work to deliver a consistent contender to our city and our supporters,\" Hernandez added.\n\nFraser joined Toronto FC in January 2025, following John Herdman's resignation. Over his two seasons in MLS, he amassed a 15-27-26 record and failed to progress past the first round of the Canadian Championship in two consecutive years. The club also announced that assistant coaches Neil Emblen, Wolde Harris, and technical video coach Jase Kim will be leaving the organization. Toronto FC has not qualified for the playoffs since 2020.",
  "summary": "Toronto FC has entered the market for a new coach. The MLS club announced Monday that it has relieved Robin Fraser of his duties as head coach after finishing the 2026 season with a 9-13-12 record, missing the playoffs. “On behalf of the club, I want to thank Robin for his passion and commitment that […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Toronto FC fires head coach Robin Fraser after team misses post-season again",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/toronto-fc-fires-head-coach-robin-fraser-after-team-misses-post",
        "published": "2026-11-09T14:15:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}